Joseph City Unified School District #2, also known as Joseph City Schools, is a school district headquartered in Joseph City, Arizona. Joseph City Junior/Senior High School is its junior high and high school. The district also operates an elementary school.
Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Joseph City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph City High School's student population of 126 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
Joseph City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph City High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#395 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph City High School's ranking?
Joseph City High School is ranked #395 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph City High School?
The graduation rate of Joseph City High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Joseph City High School?
126 students attend Joseph City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Joseph City High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph City High School?
Joseph City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph City High School offer ?
Joseph City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph City High School part of?
Joseph City High School is part of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District.
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